Description:
In 1994, Susan Swedo at the NIMH first described children who developed mental health issues following a Streptococcal infection, and coined the term PANDAS—Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disease Associated with Streptococcal Disease. Since then it has become clear that multiple microbes can trigger this syndrome, and the name has been updated to PANS—Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.
This course describes the clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, laboratory evaluation, and treatment protocols for patients with PANS. It will also detail clinical studies performed by Dr. Kinderlehrer that suggest this is a widespread problem.
This is an introductory program for all mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Assess individuals and their potential risk for having PANDAS and PANS as a cause or contributing factor to mental illness
Identify the infectious triggers and potential sequelae of PANS and PANDAS
Evaluate integrative treatment options for PANS
About the Presenter:
Daniel Kinderlehrer, MD is a nationally recognized physician with expertise in the fields of nutrition, allergy, environmental medicine, Lyme disease, and the healing of mind-body-spirit as a unified whole. He co-founded The New England Center for Holistic Medicine in Newbury, Massachusetts, and has taught extensively, including practitioner training courses at the Omega Institute, The National Institute of Behavioral Medicine, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He created and organized the Lyme Fundamentals course which is presented annually at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases conferences. He is the author of several review articles in medical journals and the Lyme Times. His integrated medical practice in Denver, Colorado, focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne disease.
Location:
Online Course
Credits:
1 CE credit
Cancellation Policy:
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Grievances Policy:
Psychiatry Redefined seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to: James Greenblatt, MD; jgresources@gmail.com or 617.620.5600. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
Accessibility Policy:
Psychiatry Redefined seeks to make all learning platforms universally accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact: James Greenblatt, MD, at jgresources@gmail.com or 617.620.5600.
conflict of interest:
There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this program.
The CE Company is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The CE Company maintains responsibility for this program and its content
